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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 488.32 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 488.32 and 94.40 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 488.32 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/488.32 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 488.32 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 46,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,097.41/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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